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“The old novels are all about Jane Austen and Dickens heroines who'd as soon put bullets through their heads as let a man kiss them. And, the new novels are...about Brett Ashley, who sleeps with any guy who really insists, but is a poetic pure tortured soul at heart....She talks Lady Brett and acts Shirley, handling the situation on the whole with remarkable willpower----'...'It doesn't take too much willpower, ' Marjorie burst out,...'with most of the boys, who are plain animals, and just need slapping down. And it doesn't take much willpower either wth the conceited intellectuals who try to disarm you by telling you that you're frigid. They're just amusing.”

Quote by Herman Wouk

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MARJORIE MORNINGSTAR

Marjorie Morningstar is a narrative that delves into the evolution of a character as she navigates the challenges of adulthood, including romantic entanglements and the pursuit of personal fulfillment. more

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Herman Wouk
Herman Wouk

Herman Wouk, an American author born on May 27, 1915, is renowned for his historical novels and war-themed works. His notable works include 'The Caine Mutiny' and 'The Winds of War', among others. more

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